Associate Attorney

The Mortgage Law Firm

. Manage multiple Washington legal matters through assigned stages, including judicial foreclosures, contested and uncontested matters, and mediations .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeVancouver • Washington • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in managing Washington legal matters, including judicial foreclosures and contested cases, while providing strategic legal guidance and maintaining compliance with local statutes and court rules. Proficient in legal research, drafting, and client communication, with a strong focus on quality control and training for legal staff.

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Juris Doctor DegreeActive Washington State Bar LicenseLegal Research and AnalysisWashington Nonjudicial Foreclosure ExperienceClient Communication and Advocacy

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Hard Skills

Legal DraftingNegotiationAdvocacyCase ManagementDiscoveryTrial PreparationPleadings PreparationCompliance MonitoringQuality ControlLegal Analysis

Soft Skills

Oral CommunicationClient Relationship ManagementTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingTraining and Development

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordOutlookTeamsAdobe AcrobatWestlawElectronic Filing SystemsTime-Billing SoftwareCase-Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Washington State Bar License

Industry Keywords

Judicial ForeclosuresContested MattersCreditor-Rights LitigationBankruptcyReal PropertyMortgage ServicingTitle ReviewLien PriorityProbateLoss Mitigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage multiple Washington legal matters through assigned stages, including judicial foreclosures, contested and uncontested matters, and mediations
Complete initial file intake, identify legal and procedural issues, and develop practical matter strategies
Research and analyze Washington statutes, court rules, case law, local requirements, client directives, investor requirements, and matter facts
Identify title, lien, probate, bankruptcy, documentation, standing, service, sale, and post-sale concerns and recommend appropriate action
Maintain case notes, calendars, status reports, and supporting documentation in firm and client systems
Escalate material legal, compliance, client, deadline, or reputational risks to the Senior Managing Attorney
Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, declarations, discovery, correspondence, settlement documents, notices, and other legal work product
Review, audit, edit, and approve work prepared by paralegals and support staff
Attend and represent clients at court hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, trials, oral arguments, trustee-sale proceedings, and other required appearances
Coordinate with local counsel, opposing counsel, trustees, courts, title companies, process servers, auction vendors, and other third parties
Ensure filings, appearances, service, notices, and client reporting meet applicable deadlines and are accurately documented
Record billable time and required activity contemporaneously
Serve as a Washington legal resource for attorneys and operations teams
Provide legal guidance to paralegals and operational staff
Monitor changes in Washington law, court requirements, and industry practices and communicate updates
Assist with Washington procedures, templates, training materials, and quality controls
Support training and development of attorneys, paralegals, and staff
Participate in file reviews, client audits, quality initiatives, corrective action planning, and process improvement
Act as a primary legal contact for assigned matters and communicate clearly with clients and internal teams
Explain legal risks, options, and recommendations in practical terms
Respond to client requests, escalations, scorecard concerns, and legal-analysis requests
Participate in client meetings, internal meetings, training, and continuing legal education
Perform other legal and professional responsibilities assigned by the Senior Managing Attorney or firm leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Active Washington State Bar license in good standing
Minimum of eight years licensed to practice law in Washington State
Ability to practice, if needed, from the firm's Vancouver, Washington office
Experience managing legal matters, deadlines, client communications, and written work product with limited supervision
Strong legal research, analysis, drafting, negotiation, advocacy, and oral communication skills
Ability to appear in Washington state and federal courts and before other tribunals, as required
Ability to travel for court appearances, client meetings, training, and other business needs
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, Adobe Acrobat, Westlaw or similar legal research platforms, electronic filing systems, and time-billing or case-management software
Experience with Washington nonjudicial foreclosure, creditor-rights litigation, bankruptcy, evictions, title, real property, loss mitigation, or mortgage servicing matters preferred
Experience representing mortgage lenders, servicers, trustees, investors, or other financial-services clients preferred
Experience reviewing and guiding paralegal or support-staff work product preferred
Experience handling contested matters, discovery, dispositive motions, hearings, trials, appeals, or settlement negotiations preferred
Working knowledge of title review, lien priority, post-sale marketability, probate, and related real-property issues preferred
Ability to sit and use a computer, keyboard, telephone, and standard office equipment
Occasional ability to stand, walk, speak, hear, and travel to court or other business locations

Benefits

Comp & perks

May be in-office, hybrid, or fully remote
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities
Continuing legal education and training opportunities
Client meetings, internal meetings, and professional development participation
Full-time employment